The lakes at Yellow Creek Park and Panther Creek Park are stocked with hundreds of catfish! "Fishing in Neighborhoods" is a cooperative agreement between Daviess County Fiscal Court and the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife…
Daviess County Spray Parks to Open May 27
Daviess County Parks & Recreation will open spray parks for the summer on May 27, 2023, the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. Daily hours will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Horse Fork Creek Park,…
Corvette Lovers Vette Club – Car Show
The Car Show at Yellow Creek Park has been moved to Sunday, July 16, 2023 due to concerns about the weather. For more information, please contact the Corvette Lover's Vette Club of Owensboro at (270) 929-4301.
GeoWoodstock XIX 2023
GeoWoodstock is the world's largest geocaching event, coming to Owensboro on Memorial Day weekend. More than 3,000 visitors are expected from May 22-28. For event information, visit https://www.geowoodstock.com/.
Busy Year Ahead for Parks Department
Commissioner Larry Conder and Parks Director Ross Leigh highlight upcoming events and current projects within the Parks Department. A contractor is installing new LED sports lighting on Fields 4-5-6 at Panther Creek Park. The work will…
Christmas at Panther Creek – Check Presentation
Daviess County Fiscal Court presented checks to five non-profit organizations for their work during Christmas at Panther Creek. The agencies included: Wendell Foster, Joe Ford Nature Center, Southern Oaks Elementary School, Elite SAR Training, and Owensboro…
Trail Renovation Moves Forward at Panther Creek
The Public Works Department has replaced the elevated walkway on the Tall Timber Trail. It's the third trail rehabilitation at Panther Creek Park, following the Sycamore Hill Trail and the Debbie's Dream Catcher suspension bridge. The…
Lambert Pioneer Christmas Set for December 3
Daviess County Parks & Recreation will host the inaugural Lambert Pioneer Christmas at Yellow Creek Park on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Make plans to attend this event with your family and experience the magic of the…
Repair Work Scheduled at Panther Creek Park
Daviess County Public Works will be repairing a section of the Tall Timber Trail at Panther Creek Park. Work is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 21 and continue for the next two weeks, weather-permitting. The…
Online Picnic Shelter Reservations Available for 2023
Daviess County Parks & Recreation is accepting shelter reservations for the 2023 season, April 1st – October 31st. Nearly a dozen covered picnic shelters are available for rent at Panther Creek Park and Yellow Creek Park.…
Statement on Fireworks at Panther Creek Park
The Independence Bank Fireworks Festival will return on Labor Day weekend in 2023. Due to numerous scheduling conflicts, the Parks Department was unable to find a date to reschedule this year’s event. As you may recall,…
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